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Seinfeld gets the LEGO treatment
“The combination of the quirky characters and the nostalgia of the show is the perfect fit for LEGO and when we saw the concept we just knew we had to make it,” said Federico Begher, VP of Global Marketing at The LEGO Group.
Nerf Ultimate Championship VR experience coming to Oculus Quest
“It translates the imaginative play, high physicality and fun competition that characterises the property to an all-new and exciting medium for our fans,” said Hasbro’s Scott Ozarski.
Hasbro, Moose and PlayMonster among nominees for Licensing International Excellence Awards 2021
In the Best Licensed Collaboration Award category, Nerf’s Travis Scott partnership and Adidas’ Crayola range are both in contention.
Wynne-Jones IP launches new division dedicated to designers, content creators and innovators
“Design registration is complex, arcane and often misunderstood,” said Victor Caddy, who heads up the new Designs team.
Moose readies toys, tournaments and an animated series for Akedo
“It’s the most dynamic battling toy ever, and with deep collectability and engaging entertainment, we are delivering a fully-rounded experience that meets kids where they are,” said Ronnie Frankowski, chief marketing officer at Moose Toys.
Publishers including DC Thomson, Immediate Media and Story House Egmont join Wastebuster’s Recycle to Read campaign
“Our collaborative approach and not for profit ethos means that we can offer an environmental solution for all UK companies who produce toys, not just the ones with the deepest pockets,” said Wastebuster founder Katy Newham.
WizKids brings DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince into board games with Summertime
Designed by Omari Akil and Hamu Dennis, Summertime sees players outwit each other with a series of tricky decisions as they travel across Philly.
Pictionary game show to get month-long try-out on Fox
“We’re sure a lot of families got much better at Pictionary over the last 15 months, so we think the timing is perfect for a fun, innovative TV version,” said Frank Cicha, EVP Programming at Fox Television Stations.
Exploding Kittens teams with Universal for Exploding Minions
The new themed edition of Exploding Kittens includes new card types and Minions illustrations by The Oatmeal.
Catan brand expands with Catan Logic Puzzle
The Catan Logic Puzzle is a solo-player puzzle spanning five chapters, forty puzzles, and four levels of increasing difficulty.